Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple (Gujarat)
Located In Somnath Gujarat, Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Is The First Of The Twelve Holy Jyotirlingas Dedicated To Lord Shiva. It Is Not Only An Important Pilgrimage Shrines Of Devotees But Also For The Tourist Due To Its Beautiful Architecture. The Temple Is One Of The Oldest And Its Significance Is Mentioned In Sacred Ancient Hindu Books Like Shivpuran, Shreemad Bhagvad Gita, Rig-Veda Etc.
Key Points About The Temple
- Location : Somnath Mandir Rd, Veraval, Gujarat-362268
- Affiliation : Hinduism
- Opened : May,1951
- Deity : Somnath (Lord Shiva)
- Timings : 6:00am To 9:30pm
- Entry Fee : Free Entry (Except Light And Sound Show)
- Photography : Prohibited
Legend Of The Temple
The Mythical Story Of The Temple Is Linked With Its Name. In The Temple Name, ‘Soma’ Means God Moon And Thus Whole Meaning Of The Temple Is The Protector Of God Moon. It Was Believed That God Moon Was Married To 27 Daughters Of King Daksh. However, His Love For His Only One Wife Was Partial. Due To This, His Wife Approaches To His Father For Justice. The Furious King Then Curses The Soma That He Would Wane. To Seek Forgiveness, Soma Then Prayed To Lord Shiva And Made A Shivlinga. Lord Shiva Partially Removed The Curse Of The King But In The Form Of Periodic Waning Of The Soma. The Temple Then Was Dedicated To Lord Shiva.
Architecture Of The Temple
The Current Temple Is Build In The Style Of Chaulukya Or ‘Kailash Mahameru Prasad’ Style Showing The Sompura Salats. The Height Of The Main Temple Is 15m, And It Has A Flag Pole Of 8.2m Tall At The Top Which Has The Symbol Of Nandi And Trishul. The Temple Is Constructed As Such That From The Temple And Antartica, There Is No Land In Between The Straight Line.
Visiting Hours
- There Is No Fee For Entry To Visit The Temple. But The Ticket For Light And Sound Show Is Rs.25/- (Full Ticket) & Rs.15/- (Half-Ticket)
- The Temple Is Open On All Days Of Week.
- The Timing Of The Shrine Is From 6:00am To 9:30pm.
- Aarti Timings- 7am, 12pm & 7pm.
- The Temple Is Open On All Seasons But October To March Month Is Considered The Best Month To Visit The Temple.
How To Reach The Temple?
- By Air-The Nearest Airport To The Temple Is Keshod Airport Which Is 55 Km Away From The Temple.
- By Train- The Nearest Railway Station Is Veraval Railway Station Which Is 7km Away From The Site.
- By Road- The Temple Is Well Connected With Private Taxis And Local Buses From The Temple.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Tulsi
- Hotel Triveni Darshan
- Hotel Somnath Atithigruh
- Hotel Sitara
- The Fern Residency, Somnath
- Hotel Vrajbhoomi
- Safari Hotel & Resort Somnath
- Hotel Somnath Trust
- Lords Inn Somnath
Nearby Attractions
- Somnath Beach
- Prabhas Patan Museum
- Gita Temple
- Sai Somnath
- Beach Of Chowpati Veraval
- Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Essel World
- Bhidbhajan Mahadev Temple